HPV Wart Treatment in Phuket
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HPV is very common and you can catch it through intimate sexual contact with another person who already has it.
HPV WART TREATMENT AT PULSE CLINIC PHUKET
Dr.Deyn | 9 August 2019, reviewed and updated on 9 March 2021
What's HPV and how does it spread?
HPV is very common and can be transmitted through intimate sexual contact with someone who is already infected.
There are more than 200 types of HPV, and due to its widespread nature, most people will become infected at some point in their lives.
Many individuals are unaware they have the virus because it often shows no symptoms, and infections typically resolve on their own.
HPV is the most prevalent sexually transmitted infection and is primarily spread through skin-to-skin contact, not just through anal, vaginal, or oral sex.
Genital HPV infections are highly contagious and are usually linked to sexual activity. Nearly all sexually active individuals will contract HPV at some point, and the risk increases with the number of sexual partners you and your partners have.
What diseases can it cause?
HPV infections that persist can lead to cancers – anal, throat, and penile (penis) cancers in men, and cervical cancer in women.
HPV types 16, and 18 are the major causes of cervical cancer and are the main cause of HPV-associated cancers in males and females such as
- Anus and back of the throat, including the base of the tongue and tonsils (oropharynx), in both women and men.
- Penile cancer in men.
- Cervix, vagina, and vulva in women.
HPV types 6, and 11 are the main causes of anal wart and genital warts.
HPV types 31, 33, 45, 52, and 58 are 15% cause of cervical cancer.
When do genital warts develop?
Warts can take weeks, months, or even years to appear after exposure. There are also asymptomatic carriers of HPV who can transmit the virus to others. Therefore, the presence of genital warts doesn’t always indicate that a partner has been unfaithful; the situation can be more complex than that.
How are genital warts diagnosed?
A doctor can diagnose HPV clinically by taking your medical history, particularly focusing on your sexual history, and conducting a physical examination. They often make a "spot diagnosis" by inspecting the perianal area for visible warts.
For women, a complete pelvic examination is performed, including a Pap smear from the cervix to further investigate and rule out cervical cancer.
For both men and women, a proctoscope may be inserted into the rectum for examination and to collect samples for testing.
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Testing
HPV Testing
HPV testing detects high-risk types of the human papillomavirus associated with cervical cancer. It's often done alongside a PAP smear, especially for women over 30, using cervical cell samples.
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Item |
HPV DNA Hybribio 21 Genoarray for Women |
HPV DNA Hybribio 21 Genoarray for Men |
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Specimen collection |
Cervical PAP smear Anal PAP smear |
Anal PAP smear Urethral PAP smear Urine Specimen |
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Genotype tested |
21 Types High risk: 16,18,31,33,35,39,45,51, 52,53,56,58,59,66,68 Low risk: 6,11,42,43,44,81 (CP8304) |
21 Types High risk: 16,18,31,33,35,39,45,51, 52,53,56,58,59,66,68 Low risk: 6,11,42,43,44,81 (CP8304) |
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Waiting time & Price |
10 working days 4150 THB |
Urine HPV DNA 21 3550THB 15 working days Anal PAP smear HPV DNA 21 Urethral PAP smear HPV DNA 21 4150THB 10 working days |
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Doctor Examination |
Included |
Included |
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Doctor fee |
Included |
800 THB |
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Add-on ThinPrep test |
- |
1550 THB |
*** Please make an appointment in advance for your convenience and speed of getting the examination
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Can genital warts be treated?
Yes. A variety of treatments are available for established cases of genital warts. The following are treatment options on how to get rid of genital warts:
- Podophyllotoxin, 0.5% solution or 0.15% cream. Apply twice daily for 3 days, followed by 4 days’ rest, for up to 4 weeks. It is suitable for home treatment of external warts. Rub Vaseline or petroleum jelly at the base of the warts before rubbing the cream to avoid burns. Podophyllin should not be used in pregnant women.
- Imiquimod cream applied 3 times weekly (and washed off after 6-10 hours) for up to 16 weeks is also suitable for external warts. Contraindicated in pregnancy)
- podophyllin and imiquimod creams are home remedies for getting rid of genital warts.
- Cryotherapy which involves freezing the warts with liquid nitrogen is also a treatment modality, but the recurrence rate is high.
- Surgery can be used for genital warts removal. This is done under local or general anesthesia
- Electrocautery, involving cutting the warts with electric current is a treatment option for warts. It is now discarded because of the risk of inhalation of HPV associated with it. An inhaled HPV fume/smoke can cause laryngeal carcinoma to the doctor and staff in the treatment room if the treatment room doesn't have a proper ventilation system.
Does PULSE Phuket provide anal wart or genital wart treatment?
PULSE CLINIC offers treatment for anal and genital warts, as well as warty lesions in other parts of the body. You can book an appointment for an STD test, treatment, or consultation.
We follow guidelines for treating and preventing sexually transmitted infections using podophyllin or trichloroacetic acid (TCA).
Chemical cautery with a 60 to 90 percent TCA solution is most effective for treating a few small, moist lesions.
TCA works by destroying the proteins in the cells of genital warts. However, it can also affect normal cells, so careful application by a trained doctor is essential. TCA is typically applied once a week, and only the wart should be treated to minimize irritation to surrounding healthy tissue.
How well does it work?
Studies indicate that TCA treatment can eliminate warts in up to 80 out of 100 cases after six weeks, depending on the size and location of the lesions. TCA is particularly effective on small, moist wart areas.
What are the side effects of treatment?
TCA typically causes mild to moderate discomfort at the application site for several minutes. The medication is not easily absorbed into the body, which means it may lead to local skin irritation without causing systemic side effects. Controlling the depth of acid penetration can be challenging; if it penetrates too deeply, you might experience pain, skin irritation, and ulcers that will heal over time. Common side effects include burning, swelling in the treated area, and skin tenderness.
What else do I need to know?
If large areas of warts need to be removed and multiple treatments are required, doctors may advise against TCA due to the associated pain and burning. Genital warts can sometimes resolve on their own. It's important to note that treating warts does not eliminate the human papillomavirus (HPV) responsible for them; the virus can remain in an inactive state in the body even after the warts are removed. Consequently, a person treated for genital warts may still be able to transmit the infection. Using condoms may help reduce the risk of HPV transmission. It’s essential to weigh the benefits and effectiveness of each treatment option against their side effects and costs. Be sure to discuss this with your doctor.
Can HPV infection be prevented?
Condoms don't guarantee protection from infection. This is because HPV can be transmitted by skin contact with areas not covered by condoms.
One of the best ways to protect yourself from HPV infection is to get the vaccine. The vaccine protects against 4 types of HPV (types 6, 11, 16, and 18) that can cause cancer and genital warts.
HPV Vaccine
When to start?
- Age less than 15 years old: 2-dose regimen (day 1 and month 6)
- Age above 15 years old: 3-dose regimen (day 1, month 1-2, month 6)
- Immunocompromised people such as HIV-infected patients: 3-dose regimen (day 1, month 1-2, month 6) regardless of age
Gardasil 9
9v = nonavalent HPV vaccine (Gardasil®9, HPV 6, 11, 16, 18, 31, 33, 45, 52, 58)9v HPV vaccine (9vHPV, Gardasil®9, Merck&Co.) has been licensed by the USFDA to be used among males and females since December 2014. in February 2015, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practice (ACIP) recommended that Gardasil®9 used for cancer prevention among males and females. It is widely used for prevention in developed countries.
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